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Chayotes Stuffed With Cheese

This heart healthy dish uses low fat cheese and a small amount of margarine.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size2 chayote halves

Calories129

Total Fat6 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Cholesterol11 mg

Sodium276 mg

Calcium163 mg

Iron1 mg

Servings and Times

Servings6

Ingredients and Preparation

IngredientsMeasures

Chayotes (christophine), cut in half, lengthwise6 small

Water2 quarts

Low fat cheddar cheese, shredded1 cup

Salt¼ teaspoon

Margarine1 tablespoon

Plain bread crumbs½ cup

Directions

Wash chayotes and bring to a boil in water. Cover and boil at moderate heat for about 1 hour or until fork-tender.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Drain chayotes, remove cores and fibrous part under cores. Scoop out pulp, being careful not to break shells. Place shells on cookie sheet.

Immediately mash pulp and mix with cheese, salt, and margarine.

Stuff shells with the mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake for 30 minutes.

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